PARTIES
ANIMAL KINGDOM
PetSet Celebrates With Virtual Gala Watch Party By Jennifer Roosth Photography by Quy Tran THE SETTING: Even a global pandemic could not stop animal lovers’ kindness, as they rallied around a hybrid format of fundraising. Part virtual gala, part V.I.P. watch...
LIVING HISTORY
Austin History Center Hosts Annual Angelina Eberly Luncheon By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Jim Innes and Anne Wheat THE SETTING: Pre-COVID-19, over 260 of the Capital City’s most notable philanthropists and business leaders, descended upon The Austin Club...
BEYOND ANY WISH
Make-A-Wish Of Central And South Texas Celebrates 35 Years In The Region By Rob Giardinelli Photography by Emmy Baysden, Rick Cortez Photography, Mary Holguin, Belinda Lee and Lexie Yut THE SETTING: Before COVID-19, the Four Seasons in Austin was the...
VIENNA FANTASIE
Austin Opera Guild Hosts Annual Serenata Wine Dinner & Auction Gala By Rose Betty Williams Photography by Marjorie Kamys THE SETTING: Pre-COVID-19, Austin Opera Guild and Austin Opera celebrated the 10th annual Serenata Wine Dinner &...
GOOD FOR THE SOLE
KidneyTexas Celebrates 21 Years Of The Runway Report By Cynthia Smoot Photography by Dana Driensky, Daniel Driensky, Danny Campbell, Sharon Adams, Maurice Ballew THE SETTING: Sandy Secor, the president of KidneyTexas, Inc., event chair Sharon...
POUNDS OF PREVENTION
The Power of Prevention Shares Inspiring Stories By Cynthia Smoot Photography by Thomas Garza THE SETTING: K&L Gates presented the Power of Prevention, an in-person program featuring former LPGA golfer, Laura Baugh, that benefited the...
THAT’S AMÓRE
Inaugural Fashion Event Benefits Italian Cultural & Community Center By Jennifer Roosth Photography by Michelle Watson/Catchlight Group THE SETTING: Pre-COVID-19, more than 250 guests gathered at The Junior League of Houston for the Inaugural...
BEST IN SHOW
The Texas Biomedical Forum Celebrates Fifty Years Of Triumphs By Jake Gaines Photography by Super Q Photography THE SETTING: Over 50 years ago, Dottie Block, Tena Gorman, and Ruth Eileen Sullivan had the vision and creativity to launch Southwest...
READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Landa Gardens Conservancy Celebrates 13th Anniversary Event By Jake Gaines Photography by Jenna Beth Lyde THE SETTING: Circumstances this year prohibited the traditional Landa Nights soiree in the gardens under a starry sky. Instead, guests were invited to...
THE REGAL TREATMENT
The Society Of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant And Ball Dazzles By Jake Gaines Photography By Rodolfo Guzman and Mediazilla THE SETTING: Before COVID-19, the most memorable event in South Texas this year happened in Laredo. Cocktails were poured, champagne...
